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04 October 2015 08:50 am (GMT+08:00) Beijing, Chongqing, Hong Kong, Urumqi

Didn't expect such a freezing cold weather here, but before the race day was coldest weather to me recently. But there is beautiful stars in the sky as I expected, so beautiful. Regret that I didn't bring my new camera this time because of weight. But my bag is still heavy as 11KG. I still couldn'tfigure out what I can take out.

Starting was pretty good from almost 3100m altitude, I couldn't imagine that so many people was running from this altitude. But it amazing when the race was started, everybody was rush into running.

Running through course, after 10km, I started feeling hard to breath and difficult to run, looked at the elevation which is still around 3000ish. As usual, I was getting used to it. Feel better to walk fast..(not running for me yet), walk through open landscape was amazing and I regret that I didn

Comments: Total (7) comments

Jinhwa Kim

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 10:09 am

Aiya...언니 Withdraw했다고 나오네? 언니 별일 없죠? 괜찮죠? 건강히 무사히 돌아와요!

Jinhwa Kim

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 10:04 am

언니! 힘내요! Suddenly you crossed in my mind today. I am glad to read your blog. I will treat you yummy Korean dinner... :) with soju/beer when you come back to Hong Kong... Pay detail attention to your body and your floating thoughts.. This is the special time for you to get close to them surrounded by the beauty of nature... :-). (혹시 한국어가 제대로 들어가지 않을까라는 노파심에..언니 나중에 다시 확인하러 오께! 조심하고.. 언니...)

Phillip Forsyth

Posted On: 08 Oct 2015 07:05 am

Hi Linda, I hope you're okay Linda. Rest up and enjoy the balance of your trip. Cheers, Phillip

Phillip Forsyth

Posted On: 07 Oct 2015 03:40 am

Hi Linda - looks like your settling into your rhythm now. Hope all is well with your stomach and you're enjoying the amazing scenery. 가자가자가자가자가자가자가자가자가자가자

Phillip Forsyth

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 03:59 am

Hi Linda! Great to read your update! Sounds a bit tough, but hey, you're Korean and the strongest minded person I know. Still remember you in OTW, sleep walking down Tai Mo Shan in freezing conditions! Keep on putting one foot in front of the other. Celebratory dinner when you return! Cheers!!!!

Phillip Forsyth

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 03:58 am

Hi Linda! Great to read your update! Sounds a bit tough, but hey, you're Korean and the strongest minded person I know. Still remember you in OTW, sleep walking down Tai Mo Shan in freezing conditions! Keep on putting one foot in front of the other. Celebratory dinner when you return! Cheers!!!!

Phillip Forsyth

Posted On: 06 Oct 2015 03:57 am

Hi Linda! Great to read your update! Sounds a bit tough, but hey, you're Korean and one the strongest minded person I know. Still remember you in OTW, sleep walking down Tai Mo Shan in freezing conditions! Keep on putting one foot in front of the other. Celebratory dinner when you return! Cheers!!!!